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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers topics regarding open education resources and massively open online courses. Recent changes in online education technology have made it possible for students in nations all aver the world to take part in courses via the Internet. MOOCs are normally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that elearning technology organizations are having to attend to more than ever because online learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can teachers be assured that the instruction provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can learners be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Norway to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can we handle problems like inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more abundant there is a developing necessity to comprehend how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Academics and lots of other stakeholders would like to better perceive the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational ventures. Professors want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this need for knowledge the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource subjects. This inspiring new book also describes the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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